Coachmen Apex Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 28, 2025 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 10 safety recalls on file for the Coachmen Apex, across 17 model years (2009–2025). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is structure.

Peak: 2018, with 3 complaints
2009: 0200902010: 002011: 0201102012: 002013: 0201302014: 222015: 2201522016: 002017: 1201712018: 332019: 0201902020: 222021: 1202112022: 112023: 0202302024: 002025: 020250

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Coachmen Apex years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No Apex model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2018 Apex: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2020 Apex: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2015 Apex: 2 complaints, 1 recall

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2017 Apex: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2021 Apex: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  3. 2022 Apex: 1 complaint, 4 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Coachmen Apex problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Structure640
Equipment320
Suspension220
Electrical System110
Service Brakes110
Wheels110

All Coachmen Apex model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 Apex01——
2024 Apex01——
2023 Apex01——
2022 Apex14—Service Brakes
2021 Apex11—Structure
2020 Apex20—Electrical System
2019 Apex02——
2018 Apex30—Structure
2017 Apex11—Suspension
2016 Apex01——
2015 Apex21—Equipment
2014 Apex21—Suspension
2013 Apex01——
2012 Apex01——
2011 Apex01——
2010 Apex01——
2009 Apex01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Coachmen Apex years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (3), 2020 (2), 2015 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Coachmen Apex?

Structure, with 6 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Coachmen Apex have?

10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.